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Sales of Immediate Annuities Soar for New York Life

Matt Ackerman of Bank Investment Consultant recently reported that sales of immediate annuities have risen over the past several years. For example, New York Life’s immediate annuity sales increased by 34% in 2008. As of December 31st, immediate annuities make up $1.2 billion in the …

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Annuities With Longevity Protection Could Save Your Retirement

In the Wall Street Journal, Anne Tergensen highlighted a new trend in annuities: longevity policies. Unlike standard annuity products, this investment only begins payouts at a certain advanced age (usually 80 or older). When payments do begin, annual payments are higher. As a result, you …

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Are Your Annuities Protected?

In the December issue of Fortune, Walter Updegrade soothes the concerns of some consumers worried about their annuity investments. Despite the struggling financial markets, so far no major life insurance company has gone under. Even AIG’s insurance subsidiaries have remained largely unscathed! State insurance departments …

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